Freight Sales Manager (Progression to Branch Manager)

Job description

Freight Sales Manager (Progression to Branch Manager)

£50,000 – £60,000 (OTE £80k+) + Commission + Company Benefits + Progression + Company Car

Sunderland – Hybrid + UK & European Travel

Are you a Freight Sales Manager looking to become the go-to freight specialist, build and lead your own team, run your own office and benefit from a generous commission structure?

Established in the 1980s, this international freight forwarding specialist is part of a large global logistics group with a multi-million-pound turnover. The group provides end-to-end transport solutions across road, air and sea freight, working with clients across a range of industries and continuing to expand its international network.

In this role, you’ll manage and grow an existing portfolio of freight accounts while developing new business across the region. You’ll build strong customer relationships, negotiate rates and identify opportunities to increase revenue. While account management is the core of the role, you’ll also have a strong focus on winning new business and growing your portfolio. The role involves regular UK customer travel and occasional European travel.

This role would suit an experienced Freight Sales Manager or Account Manager looking to take on greater responsibility, develop new business and progress into running their own satellite office and team.

The Role:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing freight accounts

• Develop new business and increase revenue across the region

• Build relationships with key customers and negotiate commercial proposals

• Travel to UK customer sites and occasionally across Europe

• Progress into Branch Manager, building and leading a team around you

The Person:

• Sales or Account Manager background within freight forwarding or similar

• Strong commercial and business development experience

• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK

• Ambitious and looking to progress into leadership

• Commutable Sunderland

Reference: BBBH27319A

Freight, Freight Forwarding, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales, Business Development, Logistics, Road, Air, Sea, Import, Export, Branch Manager, Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham, Washington, Gateshead, South Shields, North East, UK, Europe

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sunderland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £50,000 and £60,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English